π Share this article Injury-Time Leveler from Rutter Secures Draw for Albion, Leaving The Hammers in Drop Zone. Stifled for much of the match, Brighton found themselves caught in the visiting manager's defensive plan. The plan seemed to have worked when West Ham's talisman scored a lightning break, firing home from a narrow angle just moments after substitute Wilson entered the field. But, true to form at the Amex, the hosts staged a stoppage-time comeback, with Rutter smashing in the leveler from inside the box to secure a point. A Affair of Few Chances and Grim Weather For long stretches, the home side's attack was surprisingly blunt, unable to muster a solitary shot on target. Their aspirations of returning to European football are being undermined by this inconsistency. West Ham, also battling near the bottom of the table, implemented a low line, content to absorb pressure and launch direct passes for their speedy attackers to chase. Awful poor conditions further disrupted any flow of the game. βThe grimmer the weather got, the more the likelihood of a error or lucky bounce resulting in a goal,β the feeling grew. The Captain Scores Before Late Turnaround The deadlock was finally broken in West Ham's favour. One costly error from Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke was pounced on by Callum Wilson, who swiftly sent Bowen through on goal to score. The goal seemed to secured a crucial three points for Nuno's side in their fight against relegation. The Seagulls, awoken by the setback, pressed for an equaliser, coming close when Maximilian Kilman almost turned the ball into his own goal. Home Late Show Delivers Again As stoppage-time drama are habitual at the Amex Stadium, the home supporters kept a glimmer of expectation. Their belief was rewarded in the dying stages. In a chaotic goalmouth melee, Jan Paul van Hecke showed calm to slide the ball across the six-yard box, where Rutter arrived to blast it into the roof of the net. The leveler sparked wild scenes among the home players and fans, while it was a crushing blow to the Hammers' safety hopes. The draw does little to alleviate the drop zone fears surrounding the London club, who remain deeply involved in the fight at the bottom of the table. Meanwhile for Albion, it is another example of their resilient spirit, but also highlights the inconsistency that continue holding back their campaign.
Stifled for much of the match, Brighton found themselves caught in the visiting manager's defensive plan. The plan seemed to have worked when West Ham's talisman scored a lightning break, firing home from a narrow angle just moments after substitute Wilson entered the field. But, true to form at the Amex, the hosts staged a stoppage-time comeback, with Rutter smashing in the leveler from inside the box to secure a point. A Affair of Few Chances and Grim Weather For long stretches, the home side's attack was surprisingly blunt, unable to muster a solitary shot on target. Their aspirations of returning to European football are being undermined by this inconsistency. West Ham, also battling near the bottom of the table, implemented a low line, content to absorb pressure and launch direct passes for their speedy attackers to chase. Awful poor conditions further disrupted any flow of the game. βThe grimmer the weather got, the more the likelihood of a error or lucky bounce resulting in a goal,β the feeling grew. The Captain Scores Before Late Turnaround The deadlock was finally broken in West Ham's favour. One costly error from Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke was pounced on by Callum Wilson, who swiftly sent Bowen through on goal to score. The goal seemed to secured a crucial three points for Nuno's side in their fight against relegation. The Seagulls, awoken by the setback, pressed for an equaliser, coming close when Maximilian Kilman almost turned the ball into his own goal. Home Late Show Delivers Again As stoppage-time drama are habitual at the Amex Stadium, the home supporters kept a glimmer of expectation. Their belief was rewarded in the dying stages. In a chaotic goalmouth melee, Jan Paul van Hecke showed calm to slide the ball across the six-yard box, where Rutter arrived to blast it into the roof of the net. The leveler sparked wild scenes among the home players and fans, while it was a crushing blow to the Hammers' safety hopes. The draw does little to alleviate the drop zone fears surrounding the London club, who remain deeply involved in the fight at the bottom of the table. Meanwhile for Albion, it is another example of their resilient spirit, but also highlights the inconsistency that continue holding back their campaign.